Rem 700 Muzzle Break ?

[G-Man WC]

On a Rem 700sps 20" HB.

http://www.surefire.com/procomp-762-5-8-24.html

[baih777]

Measure your barrel diameter first. I have one of those on my .223 5r. But for my 308 the brake is smaller diameter than the barrel. I used a JP instead.

[trailtundra]

Here's an SF Procomp Brake on a SPS-V .308 installed by Randall (AR15Barrels). He threaded the barrel so when the brake is installed it's timed correctly. No crush washers needed.
I think it fits and looks good.



It does work well. But this test says others work better.

http://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/08/21/muzzle-brake-summary-of-field-test-results/

[G-Man WC]

Here's an SF Procomp Brake on a SPS-V .308 installed by Randall (AR15Barrels). He threaded the barrel so when the brake is installed it's timed correctly. No crush washers needed.
I think it fits and looks good.



It does work well. But this test says others work better.
http://precisionrifleblog.com/2015/0...-test-results/

Thanks for they reply. It does look good. Is it on Hvy barrel?
-g

[trailtundra]

Thanks for they reply. It does look good. Is it on Hvy barrel?
-g

Yep. It's on a 700 SPS Varmint 26" Heavy Contour barrel.http://www.remington.com/products/fi...s-varmint.aspx

[G-Man WC]

SPS varmint HB and SPS Tac HB both
have same barrel od?
-g

[G-Man WC]

Woot back up.
Unban and bring back the Randall for expert analysis and commentary.
-g

[kcstott]

My question is why do you need a Muzzle brake on a .308?? especially a heavy barrel .308??

As for your questions anytime a brake needs to be timed to the barrel it makes it a little tougher to do for the average smith. Outside of that it's pull the barrel, chuck it up, thread and install the brake all without scratching the surface.

[trailtundra]

My question is why do you need a Muzzle brake on a .308?? especially a heavy barrel .308??

A brake on a .308 helps you stay on target between shots!! Even with a heavy barrel!!
It's not about needing it. It's about wanting the advantage it provides.

As for your questions anytime a brake needs to be timed to the barrel it makes it a little tougher to do for the average smith. Outside of that it's pull the barrel, chuck it up, thread and install the brake all without scratching the surface.

Good reason to stay away from average gunsmiths- great point.
Randall threaded my barrel and set the shoulder so it threaded on perfectly timed in around 30 minutes. Didn't seem tough for him at all even while answering all my questions about the cool stuff in his shop.

[trailtundra]

SPS varmint HB and SPS Tac HB both
have same barrel od?
-g

I think they have the same profile so it wouldn't surprise me if yours is larger in diameter at the muzzle, being shorter, than mine. I measure my barrel at the muzzle to be .830".

[ar15barrels]

My question is why do you need a Muzzle brake on a .308?? especially a heavy barrel .308??

It makes it easier to spot bullet impacts as well as more comfortable for shooting more rounds in a day.

[kcstott]

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A brake on a .308 helps you stay on target between shots!! Even with a heavy barrel!!
It's not about needing it. It's about wanting the advantage it provides.



Good reason to stay away from average gunsmiths- great point.
Randall threaded my barrel and set the shoulder so it threaded on perfectly timed in around 30 minutes. Didn't seem tough for him at all even while answering all my questions about the cool stuff in his shop.

Then how come you can't have a brake in every level of high power competition that the NRA sanctions??

Second when did I ever insinuate that Randal was anything but top notch

It makes it easier to spot bullet impacts as well as more comfortable for shooting more rounds in a day.

With my fat arse behind the rifle it's never been an issue. I don't consider a brake being necessary until the magnum level of cartridges. That and they are not allowed in F Class nor most other high power competition.

Three gun yeah but I'm not a fan of three gun

[ar15barrels]

Then how come you can't have a brake in every level of high power competition that the NRA sanctions??

Because the old-gaurd NRA shooters are crotchety old whiners.
There's also no NEED for a brake when you have paper targets with pit service and they poke a spotter into your bullet hole after each shot.

The VALUE in muzzle brakes is magnified when you are shooting by yourself, without pit service.

[G-Man WC]

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Then how come you can't have a brake in every level of high power competition that the NRA sanctions??

Second when did I ever insinuate that Randal was anything but top notch

With my fat arse behind the rifle it's never been an issue. I don't consider a brake being necessary until the magnum level of cartridges. That and they are not allowed in F Class nor most other high power competition.

Three gun yeah but I'm not a fan of three gun

Don't hassel the Hoff. err Randall
Just trying to give someone some business.
I need to get the right parts first.
KC you need to get a six pack and get behind a 20ton press
like back in the good ole days.
-g

[trailtundra]

Then how come you can't have a brake in every level of high power competition that the NRA sanctions??

http://competitions.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/HPR/hpr-book.pdf

Second when did I ever insinuate that Randal was anything but top notch

I don't know.

With my fat arse behind the rifle it's never been an issue. I don't consider a brake being necessary until the magnum level of cartridges. That and they are not allowed in F Class nor most other high power competition.

Awesome.